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PTC-CSJ’s BS MarE Scholars Graduate with Honors

Published: 3 October 2023
Cadets Justin Caliguia and Melbert Jim Arreo

Cadets Justin Caliguia and Melbert Jim Arreo with Ms. Flory Tabio at the PICC graduation.

PTC-CSJ Foundation is proud to share that its two B.S. Marine Engineering scholars at the Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna (MMCL) graduated with distinction during the Commencement Exercises held on September 25, 2023, at the Philippine International Convention Center.

As members of Class 2023 of MMCL’s Mapua-PTC College of Maritime Education and Training, Cadet Justin Caliguia finished magna cum laude, while Cadet Melbert Jim Arreo finished cum laude.

Send-off Ceremony Recognition

Recognition ceremony with PTC-CSJ President Mrs. Carla S. Limcaoco and foundation officials.

In a simple yet memorable send-off ceremony held on October 3, PTC-CSJ President Mrs. Carla S. Limcaoco presented the two scholars with Certificates of Recognition. They also heard words of wisdom and inspiring stories shared by Mrs. Limcaoco and C/E Alfredo Haboc, Head of PTCI’s Talent Acquisition Group’s Education and Training.

Scholars listening to advice

Cadets engaging in discussion with Mrs. Limcaoco and C/E Haboc.

Send-off meeting

The scholars preparing for their licensure exams and future careers.

The two honors graduates, along with three other B.S. Marine Transportation scholars from MMCL, received full scholarship support through the Nurturing Future Seafarers (NFS) – Batch 2 Project. This initiative is supported by a grant from the Orange County Community Foundation through the TK Foundation Fund.